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Dr. Anthony Fauci recently wrote a book (On Call) describing, in part, his time fighting COVID. I remember all the controversy surrounding the development of the vaccines. I wonder how Edward Jenner would have handled that situation…. Smallpox was mentioned … Continue reading →

According to legend, when an elephant senses its impending death, it leaves its herd and travels to a barren, bone-filled wasteland. So do dying elephants actually separate themselves from their herd to meet their maker among the bones of their … Continue reading →

A day or two ago, the topic was Hitler — and you often hear the “Third Reich” associated with his rise to power. It was the official Nazi designation for the regime in Germany from January 1933 to May 1945. … Continue reading →

The Point Lookout Lighthouse is located in St. Mary’s County, Maryland — it’s situated where the Potomac River meets the Chesapeake Bay. It was built in 1830. Point Lookout Lighthouse has been called America’s most haunted lighthouse — maybe because … Continue reading →

There’s been lots of comparisons between Donald trump and Adolf Hitler. Most of the comparisons that I’ve read, compare Hitler when he was leader of the Nazi movement and Trump during his presidency.  But they certainly didn’t start out with … Continue reading →

I’ve been fortunate to have done a lot of things over the years. Years ago, I attended a bullfight in Spain. It was quite a spectacle with lots and lots of enthusiastic fans. The matador was dressed in mighty fancy … Continue reading →

My neighbor’s hobby is visiting various breweries — locally, and wherever he might be while traveling. Usually a few times a week, we get together in the late afternoon and discuss things in general and often solve some of the … Continue reading →

Happy Birthday, Menoi,I talk about you a lot and tell stories about you and all the fun things you did. I’ve come to the realization that you were the “fun” in the family. Without you around I have to work … Continue reading →

When out daughter was about 2 or 3 years old, she went to a pumpkin patch with some friends. She came home with this huge pumpkin. I asked where she got it and she said she won it. I asked … Continue reading →

Oliver Cromwell was an interesting character.Probably the one thing that made him the most interesting to me is this:He was hanged and decapitated in 1661. He died in 1658. Ok — I probably have your attention by now.Oliver Cromwell was … Continue reading →